Windows Marketplace for Mobile updated, PC-based shopping now available
Microsoft announced that Windows Marketplace for Mobile has just received several new features, including developer portal enhancements, PC-based shopping and an anti-piracy protection.
From now on, Windows Mobile 6.5 users will be able to buy applications not only via their phones, but also from their desktop PCs, by visiting the Windows Marketplace for Mobile website.
The changes [...]
New Windows Mobile 7 screenshots leaked
We’re still about one year ahead of seeing the first Windows Mobile 7 phones launched, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take a look at what Microsoft’s next mobile OS will bring.
WMExperts has an image that seems to compare Windows Mobile 6.5 with Windows Mobile 7.
The bottom row in the photo below is “roughly” showing [...]
More details on Windows Mobile Marketplace’s Phase 2
Earlier this month, we told you about the Phase 2 of Windows Marketplace for Mobile, which should be ready in November, bringing the Marketplace to WM 6.0 and WM 6.1 phones.
Now this has been confirmed by Maarten Sonneburg from Microsoft Netherlands, who also provided new details regarding the future of Windows Marketplace for Mobile.
By late [...]
Samsung Giorgio Armani Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone unveiled
Earlier this year, we told you that a WM 6.5 Samsung Armani smartphone is in the making, and today the handset was officially announced in Italy.
Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer himself presented the new device, saying that it’s “the most fashionable phone he’s ever had a chance to talk about.”
Resembling the Samsung Armani W820/W8200 feature phone, [...]
Microsoft announces huge list of Windows Mobile 6.5 phones, HTC HD2 included
Some of the new Windows Mobile 6.5 phones have already been announced by US carriers (HTC Pure and Tilt2 for AT&T, HTC Imagio for Verizon).
Well, today Microsoft has unveiled all the devices that will come with Windows Mobile 6.5 in near future, including some WM 6.1 handsets that will be upgraded to the new version [...]
Windows Mobile 7 will feature Social Networking integration
Although Windows Mobile 6.5 phones aren’t officially out yet, Microsoft is already working to complete Windows Mobile 7, which should be launched sometime in 2010.
A job announcement found at Mictosoft’s official website unveils that WM 7 will feature a “Mobile Social Platform” that should “bring social networks to life by integrating them into the core [...]
Nokia Booklet 3G – full specs, price unveiled
Last week, when Nokia announced the Booklet 3G – its first netbook – the company didn’t unveil all the details about it.
Well, today, while presenting its new phones (N97 mini, X6 and X3) Nokia has also offered more details about the Booklet 3G.
As you probably already know, Nokia Booklet 3G is a Windows 7 netbook. [...]
The first Windows Mobile 6.5 phones coming on October 6
Microsoft has just announced that the first batch of Windows Mobile 6.5 phones will be available around the world starting October 6 this year.
In Microsoft’s words, WM 6.5 “will deliver new customer experiences through an improved, easy-to-use user interface, better browsing capabilities and access to valuable services”.
Among these services, MyPhone and Windows Marketplace for Mobile [...]
Microsoft launches OneApp, helping feature phones to become smarter
After announcing its Office-related collaboration with Nokia, Microsoft is further expanding its presence in the mobile market beyond Windows Mobile, by launching OneApp.
In Microsoft’s words, OneApp is a software application that offers feature phones the ability to run various mobile apps like Facebook, Windows Live Messenger, Twitter and Mobile Wallet.
Targeted at mobile users in emerging [...]
Microsoft promotes higher prices for mobile apps
As it’s getting ready to launch Windows Mobile 6.5 and Windows Marketplace for Mobile in the next few months, Microsoft indents to attract as many app developers as possible on its side.
More exactly, the software giant encourages developers to price their apps higher than they do when offering them through other app stores.
According to TechFlash, [...]